Academic/Learning Assessment (Child):

Who would benefit?Parents who are interested in determining the academic and social development of the child; parents who suspect that the child may be showing gifted tendencies or alternatively may be having some learning and/or behavioural difficulties.

Forensic or Court Assessment and Report:

Who would benefit?Individuals facing criminal charges who require assessments for Pre-Sentence Reports or about issues regarding capacity to respond to criminal charges.

What is involved?Letter of instruction from the Lawyer involved.

The cost?Price on enquiryAttracts 10% GST.

Employee Assistance Programs:

Who would benefit?Employers who would like to provide their employees with counselling services.

What is involved?Services can be contracted to an organisation. Anonymous individual counselling is then provided as per service contract.

The cost?Individual sessions billed at APS recommended rates.

Please enquire if you are seeking multiple sessions.

Mediation - Family Dispute Resolution:

Who would benefit?Families undergoing separation. Couples endeavouring to develop Parenting Plans focusing on the best interests of their children.

What is involved?A process of cooperative problem solving to reach agreement on issues such as parenting and financial settlement. Generally involves 3-6 sessions of two hours duration each.

The cost?Please enquire.GST exempt.

Special Training and Employment Placement Service (STEPS):

Who would benefit?People who have a psychiatric illness and need job support. Must have support of a health professional, live within the local government areas and be eligible through Centrelink assessment.

What is involved?Individual appointments with an employment counsellor. Focus is on preparation for work, job search and long term job support.

The cost?This is a free service to clients who are eligible. Please enquire.GST exempt.

Assistance with job search: Resume development/Application letters:

Who would benefit?Clients who require assistance to develop a professional resume and/or to prepare applications for job vacancies.

What is involved?Sessions are one hour long and focus on compiling information about work history, skills and achievements.

The cost?From $75 (GST inc.) including copies of the résumé.May attract GST*

Vocational Counselling:

Who would benefit?People looking for vocational and employment choice guidance.

What is involved?Individual counselling involving interview and structured assessment techniques.

Usually takes 3-4 hours, First hour is spent with Psychologist then testing starts and goes for 2-3 hours.

The cost?Hourly rate of $160 (ex GST) & between $600-$750 for testing including reportMay attract GST*

* To be GST exempt the purpose of counselling must fulfill the Australian Taxation Office definition as "being necessary for the treatment of the patient".Assessment prices vary depending on the total length of time to complete the assessment and/or the number of sessions needed

We set aside time for your appointment. If you need to cancel or change an appointment please give us at least 48 hours notice, or a cancellation fee will be charged. The cancellation fee is 100% of the appointment fee for less than 24 hours notice, or 50% of the fee for less than 48 hours notice.

For Bulk Billing clients, a flat fee of $25 may be charged for cancellations within 24 hours, from the second appointment onwards.